by Paul Ryan | Dec 1, 2024 | Ted's Take
Let’s face it: philanthropists or large contributors get asked for money virtually in every conversation. Successful development teams recognize this and, appropriately, back off. I realize there are a lot of worthy causes, and to help anyone working to raise funds...
by Paul Ryan | Nov 26, 2024 | Ted's Take
Answer – The need for infrastructure. Without it, things fail. The wars being fought globally are all over the news (or any war for that matter). Aside from the fighting force, one thing that stands out is the need to infrastructure to support these wars – and any...
by Paul Ryan | Nov 12, 2024 | Ted's Take
Let’s face it, there will always be problems in our lives and our country that need to be addressed. When they arise, we need to look at the situation clearly and honestly. We need to consider what role our actions play in the problem. Thus, objectivity and discipline...
by Paul Ryan | Oct 24, 2024 | Ted's Take
When you go to buy a car, there’s often a difference between what a car dealership charges – the sticker on the car window – versus what you end up paying. Few people consider this same concept applies to health care. When the Medicare program began, it paid...
by Paul Ryan | Oct 10, 2024 | Ted's Take
As we talk and plan for improvements in virtually anything, it’s important that we examine what our role in that process is and should be. A quick example: it’s easier for someone to help us stand up if we do as much as we can ourselves to get up. We lighten their...
by Paul Ryan | Sep 9, 2024 | Ted's Take
Around every national election, the phrase Medicare for All comes up. My reaction is simple: HUH? Here’s why? When one reviews the basic Medicare coverage one sees it lacking in scope. Basic Medicare coverage is often augmented by supplemental coverages which the...
